Cute Alert: Lion Has Two Daddies

May 5, 2008

This isn't footage of Siegfried and Roy, nor is this made by Disney (as far as I can tell). It's footage of a lion who was raised as a cub by these two dudes and then was returned into the wild where he socialized with his pride and got on with life. Then his caretakers returned to visit. There is no sound to this, strangely, and it needs no soundtrack. The look of recognition on the lion's face shows his disbelief, then joy, and gratitude. (Man, call me corny, but I teared up at this one. And thanks for the cute title, Flippy!)

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18 Comments

NouraBee 4 years 21 weeks

that's just cuute!!!

supercharger5150 5 years 1 week

Totally crying now.... It's amazing the memory they have.

plasticine 5 years 1 week

this is so ridiculously cute :')

GiggleSugar 5 years 1 week

Thanks, fireannach! I think we all want to know more about this story!

Frenched 5 years 2 weeks

This video is just so heart-warming! Perfect thing to see to perk up ANY day! :)

Martini Rossi 5 years 2 weeks

awww! thats sooo cool, he loves his daddies!

fireannach 5 years 2 weeks

This lion is named Christian, you can read his story at this website: http://kimbawlion.com/christian.htm It's good to see so much love, a refreshing break from my stressful life!

lickety split 5 years 2 weeks

aww, how cute is that! lion love :cry: very sweet. i can't wait to show that to my girls :)

GiggleSugar 5 years 2 weeks

From the hairstyles and tight flared jeans, jessie, I'm guessing yes. ;)

jessie 5 years 2 weeks

awww!! very touching!! btw..what year was that??? 70's?

gomelalolo 5 years 2 weeks

awww controlledspin, my dad does the same thing if he finds a stray dog that has gotten hit by a car or something like that he also pays for his vet care and then finds a good family for them, this kitty loving reminds me of that, its adorable.

controlledspin 5 years 2 weeks

Okay, I am crying now too! My Mom rehabilitates animals (voluntarily in her own time, money, effort) and re-releases them to the wild, and it's so sweet to see an animal remember the love and care it received!!!